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e-Insurance Account (eIA) & Repositories/ Insurance in Demat Form

Understanding e-Insurance Accounts (eIA) and Insurance Repositories

An e-Insurance Account stores all your policies digitally in one secure place, while insurance repositories help you open, manage and update them easily. Learn how eIA works, how to convert existing policies, and why it simplifies insurance for you and your family.

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What is Moral Hazard in Insurance

What is Moral Hazard in Insurance

Learn how moral hazard works in insurance, the difference from adverse selection, and how insurers and policyholders can reduce misuse, disputes, and claim rejections.

9 min read
IRDAI Vision 2047

IRDAI Vision 2047: A Comprehensive Guide

IRDAI’s Vision 2047 aims for “Insurance for All” so every Indian can access the right life, health and property cover. This guide discusses how it could change your insurance journey over the next few years.

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What Is An Insurance Agent

What is an Insurance Agent: Key Responsibilities and Duties

An insurance agent plays a key role in helping you decide which policy suits your needs. But are they the only means to help you with policy comparisons? This guide discusses other alternatives too.

10 min read
How Do Insurance Companies Make Money?

How Do Insurance Companies Make Money?

Discover how insurance companies make money through underwriting, investments, and strategic claims management. Learn about loss ratios, revenue streams, regulatory impacts, and real-world profit examples from India’s leading insurers.

9 min read
General Insurance Council (GIC)

General Insurance Council (GIC)

The General Insurance Council (GIC) is a statutory body under the Insurance Act, 1938, representing India’s non-life insurers. It works closely with IRDAI to ensure fair practices, policyholder protection, and industry-wide development through initiatives like Cashless Everywhere and Bima Trinity.

7 min read
Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIB)

Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIB): Guide 2025

The Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) centralizes insurance data to boost transparency, detect fraud, and ensure fair premiums. This guide covers its functions, initiatives like V-Seva, and how it helps insurers, regulators, and consumers in India's data-driven insurance ecosystem.

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What is IRDAI?

What is IRDAI?

IRDAI regulates India’s insurance sector, protecting policyholders and ensuring financial stability. Explore its structure, functions, and 2025 reforms for life, health, and non-life insurance.

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What is EDLI in EPFO

Understanding What is EDLI in EPFO? Benefits, Payouts & Claim Process (2025)

EPFO’s built-in life cover “EDLI” pays a nominee between ₹2.5-₹7 lakh if an EPF member dies while in service. Here’s a complete guide on eligibility, payout methods, documents, and claim steps.

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Zero GST on Health & Term Insurance

Zero GST on Health & Term Insurance: Everything you need to know

From 22 Sept 2025, health and term insurance premiums will no longer attract GST. This guide explains how the exemption applies across new policies, renewals, grace periods, cancellations, and refunds—so you know exactly when you’ll save 18%.

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Ditto’s Cut – How we select plans and insurers

Ditto’s Cut – How we select plans and insurers

Ditto’s Cut is our framework for selecting insurers and plans. Every option is measured against strict benchmarks—IRDAI rules, 3 years of claims data, and real claim-time experience—covering product quality, claims, pricing, and service. Only those that pass make it to our list.

6 min read
CIBIL-like score for health insurance

CIBIL-Like Score for Health Insurance: Cause & Effect on the Insurance Industry!

The government is going all in for its Insurance for all by 2047 campaign. As part of this, they are making changes to make processes more efficient. Does this mean we are getting a CIBIL-like score for insurance, too. Read along to find out more.

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